Honors Student Requirements

Terms of Agreement 

Upon joining Commonwealth Honors College (CHC), students are required to sign the CHC Terms of Agreement, acknowledging that they will fulfill Honors requirements along with those of the university, college/school, and major. 

Status Maintenance Policy

Learn what it means to maintain your status in Commonwealth Honors College and understand CHC policies regarding GPA and how this relates to housing in the Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community and access to CHC funding opportunities. 

Graduation with Honors 

To receive an undergraduate degree from UMass Amherst, students must satisfy requirements related to credits, grade point average, program of study, and courses. Learn more about the specific requirements that honors students must meet in order to earn a Commonwealth Honors College distinction on their transcript or diploma.